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Hydrangea arborescens

Also Known As

  • Smooth Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-12'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Hydrangea arborescens plant details

Hydrangea arborescens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea arborescens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea arborescens

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small rounded deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and domed corymbs of white flowers.

Gardening facts about Hydrangea arborescens plant

How to Grow Hydrangea arborescens

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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